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Tigers prospect Curtis Granderson

John Sickels, Special to ESPN.com

The Tigers' outfield prospect has improved at every level and is one of the best all-around hitters in the minors.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2004

Estrada makes an amazing step up

John Sickels, Special to ESPN.com

John Sickels analyzes just how Johnny Estrada excelled for the Braves during the first half.

Story | Conversation | July 12, 2004

Phils' Ramirez rises to Show

John Sickels, Special to ESPN.com

John Sickels looks at Phillies, Indians, Braves and Royals prospects.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2004

Indians' Gerut has a high ceiling

John Sickels, Special to ESPN.com

John Sickels offers analysis on several top young players, including the Indians' Jody Gerut.

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2004

Pitchers far exceeding hitters nowadays

John Sickels, Special to ESPN.com

John Sickels runs down some of the top current pitching prospects in the game.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2004

Orioles have pitching-rich system

John Sickels, Special to ESPN.com

John Sickels offers analysis on prospects with the Orioles, Astros, Yankees and Reds.

Story | Conversation | February 13, 2004

Flamethrower Griffin makes adjustments

John Sickels, Special to ESPN.com

John Sickels looks at a hardthrowing pitcher in the Royals' system, among a few other prospects.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2004

Marlins acquire Redman-clone from A's

John Sickels, Special to ESPN.com

John Sickels looks at the prospect the Marlins acquired from the A's for Mark Redman, among a few others.

Story | Conversation | December 29, 2003

Can Guzman crack Cubs' rotation?

John Sickels, Special to ESPN.com

John Sickels looks at high-level prospects with the Cubs, Twins and Rockies.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2003

Is Hill's stock running on fumes?

John Sickels, Special to ESPN.com

John Sickels reports on a number of prospects, including the much-traveled Bobby Hill.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2003

Sizing up prospects involved in trades

John Sickels, Special to ESPN.com

John Sickels offers analysis on the prospects involved in trades this season.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2003

Five players to watch in Futures Game

John Sickels, Special to ESPN.com

Five players in the Futures Game to watch. They could be coming to a major-league team near you very soon.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2003

Twins' Ford has skills to emerge from crowd

John Sickels, Special to ESPN.com

John Sickels answers questions on a number of prospects, including Twins outfielder Lew Ford.

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2003

1998 NL draft in review

John Sickels, Special to ESPN.com

John Sickels looks back five years ago and reviews the 1998 draft for National League teams.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2003

Phillies smart in how they're handling Floyd

John Sickels, Special to ESPN.com

John Sickels answers questions on a number of prospects, including the Phillies' Gavin Floyd.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2003